REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Jamala’s representative experience includes:
- Successfully defending a company in a three-week jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts where the plaintiff asserted breach of contract claims and sought millions of dollars in punitive damages.
- Successfully defending a major finance company in a two-week jury trial against claims alleging civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act violations, fraud and other violations of state law.
- Obtaining a decision affirming summary judgment in state court in favor of a large bank against breach of fiduciary duty claims.
- Obtaining a decision affirming summary judgment in the Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals concerning gender and pregnancy discrimination claims.
- Defending a large packaging manufacturer against claims alleging employee raiding and violation of non-competition and other restrictive covenants.
- Defending a worldwide automobile manufacturer in multiple federal and state jurisdictions against employment-related federal and state law claims.
- Providing sexual harassment and discrimination training to more than 400 management and staff employees.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Past President, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (2011)
- Appointee, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Georgia Advisory Committee
- Member, Outstanding Atlanta (2011 Class)
- Gala Chair, Just the Beginning Foundation’s 2010 Conference (2010)
- Member, L.E.A.D. Atlanta (2009 Class)
- Fellow, Lawyers Foundation of Georgia
- Member, American Inns of Court (Bleckley Inn) (2008)
- Member, Board of Directors, Atlanta Legal Aid
- Member, Board of Directors, Justice Center of Atlanta
- Lead Attorney Coach, Therrell High School Mock Trial Team (2005-2010)
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS
- Selected for inclusion in Georgia Super Lawyers® “Rising Stars” (2011, 2012)
- Selected for inclusion in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Who’s Who in Law & Accounting” (2011)
- Recognized as one of the National Bar Association and IMPACT’s 2011 Nation’s Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40 (2011)
- Selected for inclusion among “Atlanta’s Top 100 Black Women of Influence,” Atlanta Business League (2011)
- Recipient, Pro Bono Achievement Award (2004-2009)
RECENT PUBLICATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Speaker, “Is Easier Dismissal the Better Part of Prudence? Iqbal, Twombly and the Tougher 12(b)(6) Standard,” National Bar Association’s Mid-Winter Conference (January 2012)
Presenter, “Deposition Dilemmas,” Sutherland Continuing Legal Education (August 2011)
Speaker, “Defending Your Position: Practical Tips for Defending Your Client Before Administrative Agencies,” National Employment Law Council’s Annual Conference (April 2011)
Speaker, “Honoring the Judicial Veterans: Advice from the Bench,” American Bar Association’s Mid-Year Conference (February 2011)
Co-author, “Manage Risk with Cell Phone Policy,” Daily Report (November 17, 2010)
Speaker, “Practice Pointers for Negotiating and Drafting Letters of Intent” (Spring 2010)
Speaker, “Surviving and Thriving in Big Law” (Winter 2009)
Instructor, “Deposition Skills,” Emory Trial Techniques Program (2009)
